The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Wednesday, received a delegation of traditional rulers led by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, others in the delegation included the Ataoja of Osogbo, the Olu of Ilaro, the Oloro of Oro, the Olusin of Ijora-Isin, Prince Akeem Adeyemi (a Member of the House of Representatives), other federal lawmakers, and the Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the South-West geo-political zone, DIG Adebowale William.
Addressing the delegation, the IGP emphasized the important role traditional institutions play in ensuring the safety and security of communities and the nation at large.
He further assured the traditional rulers of robust collaboration between the Police Force and traditional institutions to ensure inclusivity at various grassroots levels towards achieving sustainable peace and development.
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The statement added that the IGP also hosted the Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Michal Cygan, alongside a high-level representative of the W-B Group, a leading security solutions provider in Poland.
It explained that the meeting focused on discussing an integrated communication platform for the Nigeria Police Force to boost its ICT compliance as part of the IGP’s drive to achieve viable advancements in combating crimes and criminality.
The statement further noted that the Police boss reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of IGP Egbetokun, to continuous robust collaboration with relevant stakeholders and traditional institutions towards establishing a Police Force that is professionally competent, service-driven, rule-of-law compliant, technology-embracing, intelligence-led, and proactive in policing.
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